Part-Time Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist / Home Visitor (FSS/HV)

This part‑time, hourly position is based in Waycross, GA. The role involves initiating and maintaining regular and long‑term (up to five years) contact and support with families, primarily within the family’s home. Interventions are family‑centered, strength‑based, and focus on establishing trusting relationships, strengthening parent‑child interactions, improving the home environment, enhancing the family support system, and increasing problem‑solving and advocacy skills.

• Initiate and maintain regular contact with families.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and related support to parents and children.
• Assist families in identifying and referring to supportive services, including health‑care appointments.
• Help families establish goals and plans for goal accomplishment and assess the normal growth and development of target children.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of interactions and referrals.

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a support role providing coaching, mentoring, or related duties.
• Knowledge of the functional business area where training will be provided.
• Post‑secondary education in childhood development or education (preferred).
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families and demonstrating an ability to establish trusting relationships.
• Acceptance of individual differences and a willingness to collaborate with culturally diverse families.
• Solid understanding of infant and child development (essential).

• Professional Impact – Build a career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Diverse Team – Collaborate with colleagues who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Pride in Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Southeast Health District accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensure, etc.

Applicants may be required to provide an official college transcript, if applicable. Candidates selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening, a criminal background check, and fingerprint criminal records investigation.

This position may close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.